Does my forum need a point system?

**OS Master** · 08-24-2008, 01:05 PM

I have installed a point system so that members could feel like they have earned something when they post and otherwise be active.

But I've started to think that maybe a point system is useless? What would it accomplish? There really isn't anything you can get with points, and I've tried to fix this with the "Spend Your OS$" forum, but I really don't think it's a good idea.

We're currently using vBCredits, but progress has been slow, and while a shop system is in the making, it would be useful if they would release what they have.

There is also vBExperience, which is an alternative mod that stresses activity.

But again, do we really need a point system?

**Cori** · 08-24-2008, 03:53 PM

I think it's a personal choice. On my site we use vbux and the vbplaza and my members absolutely love it! We do posting contests, etc and award points to them. They can buy gifts and ribbons, play in the arcade, etc. with the points. I can't imagine not having it on my site.

**OS Master** · 08-24-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cori

I think it's a personal choice. On my site we use vbux and the vbplaza and my members absolutely love it! We do posting contests, etc and award points to them. They can buy gifts and ribbons, play in the arcade, etc. with the points. I can't imagine not having it on my site.

Well I don't really see a reason for a point system for my website. I've tried having a forum where you can spend your points (since vBCredits doesn't have a shop), but no one has bought anything.

**Moelman** · 08-24-2008, 08:42 PM

Yeah I think it just depends on the audience, some members really get into that stuff while others just ignore it and have no interest.

**Cori** · 08-24-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Moelman

Yeah I think it just depends on the audience, some members really get into that stuff while others just ignore it and have no interest.

I agree, I just happened to have a group that loves the idea of points, etc. Not all sites will have people that are interested in that kind of thing.

**KMRock** · 08-25-2008, 05:25 AM

My site (CommunityTalk) is really into the points system I use! I highly recommend it!

**Niche** · 09-19-2008, 08:16 PM

I find that forums with points systems or some other method of rewarding posters tend to attract more members than no signature no points forums

gpwizard · 09-23-2008, 03:14 PM

Does anyone use a points system for SMF?

MarbleHost · 01-25-2009, 04:20 PM

I can tell you about my point of view as forum participant. Because I use the forums to advertise my web hosting services (if they have advertising section of course) I like the point system if it allows to make the thread sticky for some time.

The problem is that many forum offers that but if you have enough points you get simply the "You have not enought points to perform this action" error. So you should make sure that your point system works.

**MrKielington** · 01-26-2009, 03:55 PM

Some people like to use a point system to show how much and how often they are involved with a website. We use it on some of our websites just to see what it's like.

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OS Master Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 53	Does my forum need a point system? I have installed a point system so that members could feel like they have earned something when they post and otherwise be active. But I've started to think that maybe a point system is useless? What would it accomplish? There really isn't anything you can get with points, and I've tried to fix this with the "Spend Your OS$" forum, but I really don't think it's a good idea. We're currently using vBCredits, but progress has been slow, and while a shop system is in the making, it would be useful if they would release what they have. There is also vBExperience, which is an alternative mod that stresses activity. But again, do we really need a point system? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - A forum for operating discussion and support To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Cori Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,551	I think it's a personal choice. On my site we use vbux and the vbplaza and my members absolutely love it! We do posting contests, etc and award points to them. They can buy gifts and ribbons, play in the arcade, etc. with the points. I can't imagine not having it on my site. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Niche Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 62	I find that forums with points systems or some other method of rewarding posters tend to attract more members than no signature no points forums __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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gpwizard Lurker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5	Does anyone use a points system for SMF?

01-25-2009, 04:20 PM	#9
MarbleHost Lurker Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6	I can tell you about my point of view as forum participant. Because I use the forums to advertise my web hosting services (if they have advertising section of course) I like the point system if it allows to make the thread sticky for some time. The problem is that many forum offers that but if you have enough points you get simply the "You have not enought points to perform this action" error. So you should make sure that your point system works.

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MrKielington Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 639	Some people like to use a point system to show how much and how often they are involved with a website. We use it on some of our websites just to see what it's like. __________________ It's not my fault...

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